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BJ55 UMT

2005 Volvo V50

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,920 mi
Last recorded115,920 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UMT
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to bodywork of vehicle nearside rear

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,670 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,836 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s rear wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords

n/s rear wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s door mirror cover missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2016 98,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords

n/s rear wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s door mirror cover missing

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,664 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,292 miles

damage to n/s rear quater

Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s rear quater

Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,561 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 36,255 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,474 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BJ55 UMT is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 UMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 UMT is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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